Royal Opera productions for the season include Laurent Pelly's new production of Robert le diable as well as a revival of L'elisir d'amore. Harrison Birtwistle'sThe Minotaur returns in the new year too, giving audiences another chance to see John Tomlinson in the title role. Autumn will see the company staging The Ring Cycle and although the production is sold out in advance, a limited number of day tickets will be available from the Box Office.

In Kevin O'Hare's first season as Director of The Royal Ballet, the company will perform a mix of established favourites and new works. Among the former, Swan Lake returns to Covent Garden as does Christmas treat The Nutcracker. Newer work includes a mixed bill of Viscera/Infra/Fool's Paradise. MacMillan fans are well catered for with a programme featuring Concerto, Las Hermanas and Requiem.

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In her acceptance speech Monica described the dancers and staff of the Royal Ballet as “committed, passionate and crazy”. Sadly, Edward Watson’s speech was interrupted by a break in broadcasting due to a power cut in Covent Garden. The Metamorphosis will be revived at the Royal Opera House in March of next year.

Director Martin Scorsese will be presented with a BAFTA Fellowship at this year's ceremony, the highest accolade the Academy can bestow on an individual. The award will be in honour of a career that has spanned six decades and produced cinematic highlights such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull and Goodfellas.